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Sam survived a very bad car wreck. Two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.
Should Sam seek professional help?
No, because Sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
Yes, because Sam has social anxiety disorder.
No, because Sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.
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Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.
Rationale: His symptoms—recurrent nightmares (intrusive memories), exaggerated startle response (hyperarousal), and avoidance of the crash site—have persisted for two months after a traumatic event. That pattern fits posttraumatic stress disorder, which warrants professional assessment and treatment (e.g., trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and/or medication). If symptoms are severe or causing major impairment, he should seek help promptly.
Rationale: His symptoms—recurrent nightmares (intrusive memories), exaggerated startle response (hyperarousal), and avoidance of the crash site—have persisted for two months after a traumatic event. That pattern fits posttraumatic stress disorder, which warrants professional assessment and treatment (e.g., trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and/or medication). If symptoms are severe or causing major impairment, he should seek help promptly.
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